Assiut Governor intensifies inspections on food supplies and river ferries

Assiut Governor Mohamed Alwan has ordered intensified regulatory campaigns across the governorate to monitor food supplies, bakeries, and markets. During a week of inspections, authorities issued 613 supply-related violations.

Seized items included 105 kilograms of unfit meat and poultry, 92 expired medical analysis products, and various expired food items and pesticides. Officials also intercepted 9,943 liters of gasoline being handled improperly, 32 subsidized infant milk formula units intended for the black market, and quantities of sugar, oil, and coffee lacking invoices. Additionally, violations involved price manipulation for cigarettes and gas cylinders, as well as operating without licenses.

Separately, Governor Alwan has directed increased oversight of river ferries to ensure passenger safety. Local authorities in Sahel Selim are monitoring ferry operations to verify compliance with safety regulations, including the requirement to keep doors closed during transit and maintaining cleanliness and proper ticketing procedures.